What are the must-watch head-to-head showdowns at the Commonwealth Games?

THEY are here! Some of the best athletes from around the world have hit the Gold Coast for the Commonwealth Games. Before things officially kick off, check out some of the biggest head-to-head battles we can’t wait for.

These two nations have seen a lot of each other on cycling’s biggest stage.

But is it time for Australia to finally get a little bit of revenge in the team pursuit? Australia and Great Britain went head to head in the finals of the London and Rio Olympics, with the old enemy coming out on top both times.

However, just to prove how hot the competition was, both nations bettered the previous world record time at the Rio Games.

The rivalry is expected to be just as fierce on the Gold Coast.

CYCLING: MARK CAVENDISH V THE FIELD

The most successful sprinter in Tour de France history is on his way to the Gold Coast. Mark Cavendish, who has won 30 stages at the world’s biggest race, will be a man with a target on his back in the cycling road race.

But that might be all his rivals see and he goes into the Games as the hot favourite to take out gold.

The Australian team will be led by reigning national champion Alex Edmondson and Paris-Roubaix champion Mathew Hayman.